Highwoods Community Primary School vs St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 770 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highwoods Community Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
453 students
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
COLCHESTER · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Highwoods Community Primary School Colchester, East of England | St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester COLCHESTER, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #243 of 1,872 | #288 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1873 of 15,697 | #2238 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 453 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | COLCHESTER |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highwoodsprimary.com | www.stjohnscofe.com |
The verdict
- •Highwoods Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.9 vs 79.4).
- •Highwoods Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 72%).
- •Highwoods Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 16%).
- •Highwoods Community Primary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 210.
- •Highwoods Community Primary School is a academy school while St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highwoods Community Primary School better than St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester?
On the Success Index (England), Highwoods Community Primary School ranks higher (81.9 vs 79.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Highwoods Community Primary School and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester?
About 770 m in a straight line, between Colchester and COLCHESTER in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highwoods Community Primary School: 453. St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highwoods Community Primary School and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester rank in East of England?
Highwoods Community Primary School is 243rd of 1,872 and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester is 288th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).